Somers (formerly of Racine) – Esther Ramirez, age 73, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family, on Saturday evening, November 4, 2023. Esther was a 14-year cancer survivor and has courageously struggled with dementia for the past several years.

Esther was born in Racine on September 22, 1950 to the late Domingo and Marguerita (nee: Delgado) Fernandez. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. On July 5, 1968 in Snyder, Texas, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Jose Eugenio Ramirez. Esther completely excelled at her main vocation in life of being a full-time mother. Later in life, she enjoyed working at SC Johnson Wingspread for several years.

Esther and Joe attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Among her interests, she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, shopping, crossword puzzles, cross stitching, watching classic TV shows & movies, and just the simple things in life, like painting her nails. Above all, Esther's world revolved around her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are her loving husband of 55 years, Joe; their children, Lydia (William) Bausch, Joe (Kristine) Ramirez and Eve (Todd) Gunderson; grandchildren, Dylan A. Bausch, Mari J. Ramirez, Kali V. Ramirez, Maya K. Ramirez, Zachary A. Gunderson, Zoe Gunderson and Caleb J. Gunderson; sisters & brothers, Jane Trinidad, Jesse Fernandez, Danny (Kim) Fernandez, Artie Fernandez, Domingo (Geri) Fernandez and Connie Tenuta; sister-in-law, Karen Fernandez; brothers-in-law, Sirilo Sabala and Johnnie Ramirez; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by sisters & brother, Yolanda (Alfredo Sr.) Trinidad, Samuel Fernandez and Olga Sabala; and by Joe's parents, Jose & Maria Gloria Ramirez.

Services celebrating Esther's life will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Private interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Young M. Choi for guiding & helping mom beat cancer for the past 14 years. Your compassionate care & support will always be remembered.

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